Interesting list.
I guess in this age of internet communication, the ltd edition stuff is all the rage.
I'm sad that the rare beers of Europe aren't that big a deal anymore.
Disclaimer: I say this as a man w/ a beer fridge stuffed full of old Samiclaus, Hardy's and Harvest Ales with verticals going back to 1986. So... sour grapes, if you will.

That said, I did try to keep up w/ the whole "limited edition" craze. I blame Deschutes. I know I waited in line for Abyss. But then after a year or two, it seemed like more and more brewers realized what a cash cow unique and ltd release beers were. Then they came fast and furious. I finally gave up.

all of these beer unicorns are a little ridiculous.. that said, i bought an extra bottle of troeg's splinter gold this past weekend for the purpose of trading. i won't typically go out of my way to get a "rare" beer.

Hi, I live in Singapore. Recently I shifted there with family. I have tried Asahi black beer, which having AWESOME taste.

If you are living in Singapore, then surely you are familiar with Baron’s Extra Strong Beer. I had it when I was there back in August-September 2012 (unfortunately missing out on the Formula 1 GP street race by a few weeks) and got used to drinking several of them every day while there. I wish I could get it here in the USA, but it’s not for export.

QUOTE from MTBR.COM: You have given Brewtality too much Reputation in the last 24 hours, try again later.

No offense Leopold but unless you bought a vile of it out of the back of some dude's van in the parking lot, you did not buy Younger at Whole Foods.

I could have sworn… either that or it was at one of Francois’ bikes-n-beer parties. Having kids will make you lose your mind— mine is probably lost and gone forever… however, I do remember that although the Younger was a limited release, I actually prefer the taste of the Elder.

QUOTE from MTBR.COM: You have given Brewtality too much Reputation in the last 24 hours, try again later.

I could have sworn… either that or it was at one of Francois’ bikes-n-beer parties. Having kids will make you lose your mind— mine is probably lost and gone forever… however, I do remember that although the Younger was a limited release, I actually prefer the taste of the Elder.

Someone might have had a growler from the brewery but I don't believe they've done growler fills of Younger for at least a couple years. It's never been bottled.

Please explain to us why this beer will sour after two weeks in the bottle?

I don't know?, the Brewer told us it would sour within two weeks, when we wanted a few bottles to take home to Steinwenden (Wife's Oma)...we bought two, and one week later, went to drink a bottle and it was sour, just as the Brewer said, the other however was still good, not taking any chances I drank it all...lol...
Good question, I'm going back next year and will ask why, it soured similar to milk would sour...

If you read here it specifically states at the bottom of each description: "These beers do not age well."BeerTutor: Wheat Ale Styles saw somewhere it was due to Low PH...Fresh beer is the best for sure...

BUT this Vetter beer was a Wow! to drink, one of the best if not the best beer I have ever drank...cloudy/murky...heavy but refreshing...excellent with Bread, Meat and Cheese served on a log slab plate: "0" Carbs...

If you read here it specifically states at the bottom of each description: "These beers do not age well."BeerTutor: Wheat Ale Styles saw somewhere it was due to Low PH...Fresh beer is the best for sure...

Just because Hefe's "do not age well" certainly doesn't mean they will sour in two weeks. That's fragility on a level most brewers would be embarressed by.

Hell, I'm not even positive that IS a Hefe-Weizen... but if it is, you might want to seek out Schneider Weisse or Ayinger's Ur-Weisse. Both are dark and thick and, of course, "proper" German Hefe's. Sure- they won't be as fresh as what you had there, but they're still pretty damned good.

Just because Hefe's "do not age well" certainly doesn't mean they will sour in two weeks. That's fragility on a level most brewers would be embarressed by.

Hell, I'm not even positive that IS a Hefe-Weizen... but if it is, you might want to seek out Schneider Weisse or Ayinger's Ur-Weisse. Both are dark and thick and, of course, "proper" German Hefe's. Sure- they won't be as fresh as what you had there, but they're still pretty damned good.

Thanks RRR, will do just that...I figured being unfiltered and extra cloudy was the reason for the poor drinking life...

BUT this Vetter beer was a Wow! to drink, one of the best if not the best beer I have ever drank...cloudy/murky...heavy but refreshing...excellent with Bread, Meat and Cheese served on a log slab plate: "0" Carbs...

Is that Vetter from Heidelberg? I was there and tried a strong dopplebock - something like 10.5%. It was amazing!

Thanks RRR, will do just that...I figured being unfiltered and extra cloudy was the reason for the poor drinking life...

I've had hefeweizen in Mainz that had been in the fridge for several weeks and it tasted fine. My hosts there preferred kristallweizen which left plenty of hefe for me. Interestingly, there was no other style of beer locally available at that time of year (June).